salep

A starchy meal ground from the dried roots of various orchids chiefly of the genus Orchis, used for food and formerly as medicine.

A drug consisting of the decorticated and dried tubers of numerous orchidaceous plants, chiefly of the genus Orchis.

The dried tubers of various species of Orchis, and Eulophia. It is used to make a nutritious beverage by treating the powdered preparation with hot water.

A starch or jelly made out of orchid-like plants.